HOUSTON – A website launched Monday lets users track where money designated for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts is being spent.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the “Recovery Tracker” website maintained by his Commission to Rebuild Texas currently contains data from the Texas General Land Office and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Data from other agencies will be added as the commission gets it.
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LINK: Go to the Recovery Tracker website
“As the state continues to receive federal aid and devote necessary resources to our recovery efforts, it is important that Texans know where this money is going,” Abbott said in a written statement. “The Recovery Tracker is a good start in achieving transparency for the people of Texas as we work to rebuild in the aftermath of Harvey.”
The map displayed on the website divides the Texas Gulf Coast into five regions and breaks down the data by state and county. Houston-centric information is also displayed.
Houston, Harris County numbers
Some numbers not directly referenced on the state’s website include disbursements from the Greater Houston Community Fund, the J.J. Watt Foundation and the American Red Cross.
Greater Houston Community Fund
More commonly known as the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, the Greater Houston Community Fund has raised more than $112 million. Since October, three disbursements to charities in the area totaled more than $64 million. A fourth disbursement is expected in March.
J.J. Watt Foundation
The standout Texans defensive lineman raised more than $37 million for Harvey relief efforts. In October, more than $30 million was given to various organizations across the state. The remaining money is expected to be disbursed later this year.
American Red Cross
While the American Red Cross did not provide the amount of money that has been spent on Harvey relief, the agency did provide statistics on what has been provided to storm victims.
- 573,000 households have been provided immediate financial assistance
- 4.5 million meals and snacks have been served in Texas and Louisiana
- 414,800 overnight stays have been provided
- 1.6 million relief items have been distributed
- 127,000 people have been provided with health and mental health contacts